Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

Jolene

Female · Young · 1 year

Meet Jolene the shaggy gorgeous small sized black lurcher available for adoption at Pawprints Dog rescue in the Midlands Jolene is a beautiful one-year-old Lurcher who has come such a long way since arriving in our care. When Jolene first arrived, she was a very nervous girl, so we quickly found her a loving foster home where she could settle in at her own pace and begin building her confidence. And what a difference it has made! Since moving into foster, Jolene has absolutely flourished. She is now a happy, affectionate girl who loves nothing more than snuggling up on the sofa with you for cuddles and fuss. Once she feels safe and comfortable, her lovely personality really starts to shine. Jolene thrives in the company of other dogs, and having canine companions around has been a huge boost to her confidence. While another dog isn’t essential, she would absolutely love a doggy friend to share her home with and would benefit from having a confident canine companion to learn from. Of course, Jolene is also a typical young Lurcher, which means there is a playful, energetic side to this girl! She loves her playtime and has plenty of zoomies to get out of her system. For this reason, she will need a secure garden where she can safely enjoy some off-lead time and burn off some of that Lurcher energy. Jolene could live with children aged 15+ who understand that she may need some space and patience while she settles into a new home. Although she has gained so much confidence in foster, new environments can still feel overwhelming for her, so everything will need to be introduced at Jolene’s pace. She loves her walks and is beginning to discover that the world isn’t quite as scary as it once seemed. She’s even recently enjoyed a trip to a café with her foster family! These experiences are still very new to Jolene, but with the right support, we hope her confidence will continue to grow. Jolene has already shown us just how much she can blossom when given the chance. She is looking for a patient and loving family who will continue to build her confidence, celebrate her progress and give her the time she needs to settle. In return, they’ll get a sweet, playful girl who loves a good cuddle, a sofa snuggle and a good old-fashioned Lurcher zoomie.

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧Stretton-on-Dunsmore

Shelter

Pawprints Dog Rescue

Living with Jolene

✓Good with dogs

Cared for by Pawprints Dog Rescue · Stretton-on-Dunsmore

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Bringing Jolene home

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About Jolene

What life with Jolene looks like

Jolene is an extra-large young adult dog waiting at Pawprints Dog Rescue in Stretton-on-Dunsmore.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jolene, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jolene?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pawprints Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jolene on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jolene if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pawprints Dog Rescue will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Jolene already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Jolene isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pawprints Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jolene and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.